Math Test Score Analysis\Unit 1: Intro to AlgebraGrade 7 A, E blocks

Mr. JohnstonSaigon South International School2011-2012 Academic Year

A Block Mean Test Scores as %Unit 1 Test: Principles of Algebra

Green Blue Class60.00

62.00

64.00

66.00

68.00

70.00

72.00

74.00

76.00

78.00

80.00

Practice TestActual Test

ObservationsNo groups improved as a result of taking the practice test

E Block Mean Test Scores as %Unit 1 Test: Principles of Algebra

Green Blue Class68

70

72

74

76

78

80

82

84

Practice Test

ObservationsBlue used practice test more to help.

Analysis

E Block Green people are not “honest” to themselves when they correct

their practice test. Blue level test takers showed more improvement from practice test

to final test. A Block

People are not “honest” to themselves when they correct their practice test.

Teacher to Parents and Students: “First test of the year is the hardest. Students are learning

expectations and need to be more diligent in assessing their own understanding. They must guide their learning, not have it dictated to them. Have the courage to seek help, ask questions. If you know the answer, but don’t know how to get it, ask for help.”

Tips for Low Achieving Students Make better goals

Choose to do more sections from yellow “Practice Guide” Green level is very rigorous. It’s not easy!

Ask for help! Google Doc “Homework help” See teacher during free time in preparation for quizzes, tests

Familiarize yourself with class resources: Word Wall (Do I understand all these words?) Check in with posters in the back of the classroom Holt Online demonstration videos

Take better notes: TOK Sheet Curriculum and Practice Guide